Abstract

PASCUAL GIL, J.V. et al. Intermediate surgical splint in orthognathic bimaxillary surgery: A  simple method for obtaining it. Rev Esp Cirug Oral y Maxilofac [online]. 2004, vol.26, n.6, pp.403-411. ISSN 2173-9161.

The employment of the intermediate surgical splint in bimaxillary orthognatic surgery is a common procedure. The utility, aid and confidence which are provided are inquestionable. Anyway the classic procedure of attainment of the splint is complex. We propose to simplify the manufacturing of the splint without renouncing to it´s accuracy and reliability. We must question some concepts about the attainment method of this splint and consider the following basic concept: the vertical preoperatory craneomandibular dimension is the same as the vertical postoperatory craneomandibular dimension with the splint in position. To manufacture it we have designed a new device called: Maxillary Placet.

Keywords : Intermediate surgical splint; Bimaxillary orthognatic surgery.

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